Exam (elaborations) Nervous system

Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)

1. What is the main function of the nervous system?

a) Transporting nutrients

b) Coordinating body activities

c) Producing red blood cells

d) Breaking down food



Answer: b) Coordinating body activities



2. Which part of a neuron receives signals?

a) Axon

b) Dendrites

c) Synapse

d) Myelin sheath



Answer: b) Dendrites



3. Which of the following protects the brain and spinal cord?

a) Ligaments

b) Cartilage

c) Meninges

d) Tendons



Answer: c) Meninges

, 4. The space between two communicating neurons is called:

a) Axon terminal

b) Myelin gap

c) Synaptic cleft

d) Nerve impulse



Answer: c) Synaptic cleft



5. Which part of the brain regulates breathing and heart rate?

a) Cerebrum

b) Cerebellum

c) Medulla oblongata

d) Thalamus



Answer: c) Medulla oblongata



6. What is the function of the myelin sheath?

a) Slows down nerve impulses

b) Speeds up nerve impulse transmission

c) Produces neurotransmitters

d) Stores energy



Answer: b) Speeds up nerve impulse transmission



7. Which nervous system controls involuntary actions like digestion?

a) Somatic nervous system

b) Autonomic nervous system